Drywall installation cost and pricing
Drywall is priced by the sheet or by square foot of finished area. Here are the typical ranges, plus what affects them.
Drywall pros price per sheet hung and finished, or per square foot including hang, tape and finish. Repairs are usually a flat minimum.
Typical prices
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Per sheet (hung + finished) | $50 – $90 |
| Per square foot | $1.50 – $3.50 |
| Average room | $900 – $2,000 |
| Patch / repair | $100 – $400 |
| Texture / skim coat | $1 – $3 / sq ft |
These are general ranges reported across the US, not a quote. Your prices depend on your market, your costs and the specific job. Always price to cover your own numbers.
What affects the price
- Ceiling height and access
- Level of finish
- Texture and priming
- Repair vs new work
- Your local market
How to set your own price
Ranges are a starting point, but the only price that matters is one that covers your pay, your costs and a profit. Use the free hourly rate calculator to work out what you actually need to charge, then save your rates so every quote uses them automatically.
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